The Role of Indie Publishers
From fostering new talent to preserving creative diversity, indie publishers play an essential role in the evolving world of literature.
Elden Ring, by Numbers
Elden Ring offers a fascinating look into the economics of modern game development. We explore the key figures behind its creation, release, and market reception.
Rise of the Digital Newsletter
With the rise of digital newsletters, creators are bypassing traditional media channels. This article examines their growing influence in today’s content ecosystem.
Economics of a Cult Classic
Cult classics often defy mainstream success but thrive in niche markets. This article delves into the unique economic dynamics that sustain their lasting appeal.
Are Football Clubs ‘Publishers’?
Football players, like artists and authors, create content for global audiences, yet their pay vastly eclipses that of most creatives. We explore why athletes command such high compensation.
Paywalls’ Impacts on Readership
Morocco has four historical capitals: Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat. I spent a week in each and emerged with a clear favorite.
How Many People Watch the News?
I woke up to a mysterious text message from my friend Ekrem: “I’ve got a one-of-a-kind job waiting for you in Cappadocia if you can make it here by Monday.
Charting the Rise of a Niche YouTuber
One of the most valuable things I’ve learned in my travels is that the best food is any destination is never at the fancy hotels. Follow the locals and you’ll eat well (and cheaply).
Detailing Goalhanger’s Podcast Success
Does it ever get lonely out on the road? Yes. But if you can learn to embrace loneliness, it can be a great teacher.
How Relevant are Newspaper Sales?
May Day may be a non-existent holiday in my native US, but the tradition is very much alive in Europe.
Fanfic Circulation
I’m sitting in Bangkok’s airport, about to board a plane to my wildest destination yet: My sister’s wedding back home in Santa Cruz. What will I find in America after two years of constant travel?
Radio Revenues in 2025
Let’s celebrate April Fools’ Day with a list of every scam I’ve encountered in three weeks in Bangkok, shall we?
Pie Chart of an Artist’s Earnings
The last six years of travel have been a story of reduction. When I first set out, I was proud of myself for only bringing one backpack full of clever gear. Today, I see the world with only five essential items.
Long Tail vs Freshness in Podcasting
The saung is Myanmar’s most iconic musical instrument, a boat-shaped harp that sounds like nothing else.
The Lore Explainers’ Cottage Industry
You can’t have a typical relationship while you travel the world, but that doesn’t mean romance is always out of reach.
The Dominance of Audible
One of the biggest adjustments for me when I first started traveling was losing my innate suspicion of other people. I’d glad I did, because so much of my journey has been about the people I’ve met along the way.
Size of the Board Game Industry
A common mistake travelers make is packing things that can be easily (and cheaply) purchased once they arrive at their destination.
Seasonality in Book Sales
I went to Bhutan to see if it’s reputation for being the happiest country on earth was accurate. Spoiler alert: It’s that and so much more.